HOA organized living situations, including gated and non-gated communities and retirement communities
Ideas for improving gated community and HOA security Neighborhoods with home owners associations or in gated communities come with nice amenities like community pools, club houses, or a sense of privacy and security. Gated communities generally have a higher level… Read More »Boosting HOA and Gated Community Security
What Makes Your Home an Easy Target? The common denominator in home burglary is the home target is easy to get into and has vulnerabilities criminals can exploit. According to an CNET article, James Lynch, professor and former chairman of… Read More »Outsmart Home Burglars
Learn the Signs Your Home is Being Cased Burglars look for “soft” targets to commit their crimes – homes without security systems in place or especially during holidays and usually vacation times. In general, burglary rates decreased during the pandemic… Read More »Clues Your Home Is Being Cased
Things to know before you can tow. Georgia’s Disabled Parking Restrictions You see a vehicle illegally parked in a parking space for people with disabilities – there’s no parking permit displayed or a designated license plate. You immediately think: have… Read More »Illegal Disabled Parking
Where to Use a Floodlight and a Spotlight Outdoor security lighting helps protect your property and upgrade your home security. Outdoor lighting serves to deter intruders by illuminating both obvious entrances and dark places intruders may use to gain entry.… Read More »Home Security: Flood- or Spotlights?
What to Pack for Disasters and Emergencies There are a many services that offer ready-made disaster preparedness kits. They usually have non-perishable food and survival items packed in waterproof buckets or containers. But, in a disaster, you’ll need other things… Read More »DIY Emergency Preparedness Kits
Natural Disaster Resources List AARP – FEMA Older Adults Need Disaster Plans AARPDisaster Preparedness American Red CrossPreparing for Emergencies American Red CrossTeaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness American Red CrossDisaster Relief American Red CrossFind a Shelter and Other Services Centers for… Read More »Natural Disaster Resources
Preparing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 to November 30 The Atlantic basin, covering the Southeast and Gulf Coasts, North Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, experiences hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th. In Georgia and surrounding areas, peak… Read More »What to Do Before, During and After a Hurricane
Porch Pirate Revenge is Best Served…or Maybe Not. There are many ways to reduce risk of becoming a victim of porch pirates. Installing a good security camera and other measures are among the best ways to protect packages from porch… Read More »How Legal Are Porch Pirate Traps?
What Happens After Your Package Is Stolen? Despite your efforts to protect your package deliveries from porch pirates, what do you do if your package is stolen from your porch, doorstep, or condo lobby or somewhere else? It’s a stressful… Read More »What to Do If a Porch Pirate Strikes?